Glass Skin

What is glass skin?

Glass skin is characterised by a smooth, clear, dewy, and plump appearance. The term ‘glass skin’ comes from the skin’s ability to reflect light – like glass. Glass skin owes its origins to the Korean Beauty industry, but it is now part of the global lexicon.

You might often see glass skin referred to as a trend, but we like to think of it as a timeless investment. Why? Because it targets three universal skin goals: clarity, radiance, and hydration.

Is glass skin suitable for all ages?

Yes, glass skin isn’t just reserved for youthful-looking skin; just like your beauty, glass skin is ageless. We’re not in the business of self-perfection or ‘ageing backwards’. Instead, you can adapt your glass skin routine to suit your needs as your skin matures. That might mean adopting glass skin products that support moisture retention, or it could mean seeking out radiance-boosting ingredients to brighten and unify skin tone.

How to design a glass skin routine

An effective glass skin routine is built on a hydration-focused philosophy and skincare habits that favour consistency and longevity over quick-fix solutions.

To get glass skin, we recommend a combination of hydrating and brightening products to support smoother, plumper, more radiant skin. Here, serum layering is crucial, but your choice of cleanser and moisturiser is equally important.

Below are some basic tips to keep in mind:

• Look for a gentle cleanser that clears surface debris without robbing the skin of essential moisture.
• If you have a tolerant skin type, you may exfoliate your face several times per week to slough dead skin cells and help smooth texture and brighten skin.
• A hydrating serum is a non-negotiable – and hyaluronic acid is the ideal entry point.
• For your moisturiser, look for a lightweight, yet deeply hydrating, formula that melts into the skin.

Ingredients for glass skin

Hydrating, brightening and smoothing ingredients are the benchmark for glass skin. To achieve that sought-after glass-like finish, you can turn to these top glass skin ingredients:

• Hyaluronic acid – Renowned for its capacity to bind water to the skin, hyaluronic acid is a must-have for glass skin and hydration.
• Niacinamide – A hero antioxidant that helps unify skin tone, while reducing facial redness and supporting the skin moisture barrier.
• Vitamin C – Another powerful antioxidant, vitamin C helps boost radiance and stimulate collagen production, resulting in smoother, firmer, brighter-looking skin.
• Ceramides – These natural, essential lipids are crucial for reinforcing the skin moisture barrier and water loss in the skin.
• Glycolic acid – As an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), glycolic acid gently exfoliates dead skin cells, which promotes smoother, more radiant skin.

Get the glass skin look with the right skincare products

In the quest for glass skin, it’s important to choose the right products to achieve a luminous, plumped-up finish. Seek out a mixture of lightweight aqueous glass skin products, along with radiance-boosting ingredients to achieve the look. We recommend our:

• Revitalift Filler Glass Skin Liquid Cream: Designed to penetrate up to 10 layers deep, this serum-moisturiser hybrid is formulated with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to hydrate and brighten from within.
• Revitalift Glass Skin Hydrogel Glow Mask: This 90-minute face mask is blended with powerful hydrators (hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and centella asiatica extract) to deliver a dewy, plumped, refreshed look.
• Revitalift Filler 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum: Formulated with three forms of hyaluronic acid, this serum deeply hydrates skin and re-plumps the appearance of fine lines.
• Bright Reveal 10% [Niacinamide + Melasyl + Amino-Sulfonic Acid] Dark Spot Serum: A powerful dark spot serum that visibly evens skin tone and helps smooth skin texture on all skin types.

What to do when glass skin feels hard to achieve

If glass skin is starting to feel like an unattainable aspiration, it might be time to reframe your skin goals. Remember, glass skin isn’t simply an aesthetic or a surface-level skin finish. Fundamentally, glass skin is about hydration, balance, and glow.

So, let’s break down some tips for when it feels like your skin is working against you.

• Hydrate from the inside out: We keep talking about glass skin and skin hydration for a reason – it’s the entire foundation of a dewy, radiant complexion. Beyond your hydrating glass skin products, ensure you’re drinking plenty of water each day.
• Tailor your skincare to your skin type: If you have oily, breakout-prone skin, you might want to include regular exfoliation. Conversely, if you’re building a gentle glass skin routine for sensitive skin, you might want to avoid potent actives.
• Make sure you’re exfoliating the right amount for your skin: Exfoliation is highly beneficial for glass skin but exfoliating too much can rob the skin of moisture. On the other hand, if you’re experiencing lingering dullness from a buildup of dead skin cells, you may need to exfoliate more.
• Adjust your skincare seasonally: Seasonal changes can impact your skin’s moisture levels. It’s especially hard to manage dry skin during winter, when humidity is lower – so you might find it beneficial to incorporate additional hydrating ingredients into your glass skin routine.
• Simplify if needed: Sometimes, the problem is too many products. Loading the skin with actives can overwhelm the skin and lead to sensitisation. If this sounds familiar, we suggest scaling back to a gentle cleanser, a hydrating serum with few actives, a moisturiser, and SPF in the morning.
• Consistency and patience are key: Glass skin doesn’t happen overnight. Stick with your routine, monitor how your skin behaves, and remember that the skin fluctuates!